Hood Canal Bridge night closures rescheduled
State Route 104 Hood Canal Bridge night closures scheduled between 12:01-4 a.m. Friday-Saturday, June 2-3, and Monday, June 5, have been rescheduled. The bridge will close several times between 12:01-4 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, and Thursday, June 8.
Each closure will last about one hour. To help traffic moving, the bridge will reopen to vehicles for at least 30 minutes between each closure. The night closures are related to a project that replaces mechanical components of the bridge’s draw-span.
Drivers can expect additional night closures throughout the summer. The closures will be announced as they are scheduled.
Ice cream social set
The Sequim Prairie Grange, 290 Macleay Road, will have its first ice cream social of the season from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, June 11. Banana splits or sundaes are $5 each. Proceeds for this social will benefit the Grange. For more information, contact Marie at 683-4599.
Book sale is Saturday
The Friends of Sequim Library will hold its monthly book sale from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at the Friend’s building behind the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave.
This month’s special featured items include a selection of antique and classic books. Also featured will be craft patterns, Native American history and art, boating, sheet music and a big collection of music CDs. Proceeds from the sale benefit children’s and adult programming at the Sequim Library.
Sequim School District sets retirees reception
The Sequim School District holds its annual reception to honor retiring staff members from 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, in the Sequim High School library, 601 N. Sequim Ave. Past retired staff members and community members are invited.
Employees retiring at the end of the 2017-2018 school year include (with years of service): Steven Boots (2000-2017), Donna Bruneau (2010-2017), Debbie Buchillo (1986-2017), Susan Cook (2004-2017), Charlene Danforth (1989-2017), Judy Flynn (1993-2017), Breva Funston (1984-2017), Anna Lee (2015-2017), Donna McSherry (2003-2017), Isabella Morrison (1999-2017), Karen Sande (1990-2016), Patricia Sullivan (1992-2017), Joan Trindle (1979–1989, 2007, 2012-2017), Carol Wagner (2005-2017), Tami Wall (1991-2017), Marilyn Walsh (2006-2017) and Jack Webber (2015-2017).
Shoreline update on agenda
The Clallam County Planning Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, at the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles. The meeting agenda includes a work session on the Clallam County Shoreline Master Program Update. Call 417-2277.
Fighting the fall
Britt Moss, MPT, OCS, CSCS, will present a free WOW! Working on Wellness Forum entitled “Fighting The Fall: Strategies and Exercise to Improve Balance, Safety &Fitness” at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 S. Blake Ave., Sequim.
A basic understanding of body mechanics can help the average person minimize injury through the use of good posture and movement habits as well as strategic exercise. WOW! Working on Wellness is a health education program of Dungeness Valley Health &Wellness Clinic.
Home garden tour tickets go on sale
Tickets for the Petals and Pathways Home Garden Tour, sponsored by the Master Gardener Foundation of Clallam County, are now on sale, according to tour chairman Karen Mahalick.
Mahalick said that seven home owners in Sequim will open their gardens to the public from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 24. Tickets, which are $15 prior to the tour and $20 on tour day, are on sale from local Master Gardeners and at the WSU Extension office, Airport Garden Center, Green House Nursery, and Port Book and News, in Port Angeles, and Over the Fence, Peninsula Nursery, Sunny Farms and Nash’s in Sequim and Wild Birds Unlimited in Gardiner.
They also are available online at brownpapertickets.com, by searching for 2017 Petals and Pathways Garden Tour.
For questions, contact 565-2679 or www.mgf-clallam.org.
Shark tales told
“The Sharks of Washington State” Feiro Speaker Series continues with a presentation from Dr. Dayv Lowry from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, at the Landing Mall, 115 E. Railroad Ave., Port Angeles.
Lowry will discuss sharks that live in local waters — from the 4-foot spiny dogfish to the 32-foot basking shark — and covering their histories, value and conservation. A $5 donation is suggested.
For more information, email melissaw@feiromarinelifecenter.org, see feiromarinelifecenter.org or call 417-6254.
Shipley Center hosts Independence Day BBQ
The Shipley Center Annual Independence Day BBQ is set for 5 p.m. Monday, July 3, at the center, 921 E. Hammond St. Tickets are on sale now: $10 for center members, $13 for non-members.
The meal includes hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans, milkshakes and other desserts prepared by staff at The Cafe at Shipley Center. Entertainment is provided by Olympic Peninsula Ukulele Strummers.
Sponsors are Clear Water Bidets, Discovery Memory Care and Home Instead Memory Care. Call 683-6806 for more information.
Clallam County Fair seeks fine art superintendent
The Fine Art Building Superintendent position is open for the 2017 Clallam County Fair which will be Aug. 17-20. Anyone wishing to apply may call the fair office at 417-2551 for an application or more information on what the position responsibilities include. The application also is on the fair website at www.clallamcountyfair.com. Training is provided and there is a small stipend.
Free cancer support groups
Olympic Medical Cancer Center will offer several free cancer support groups in June. On June 13 and June 27 from 1-3 p.m. the Women’s Cancer Support Group meets at the OMCC library, 844 N. Fifth Ave. On June 19 from 2:30-4 p.m. the “Skin &Hair Care During Cancer Treatment” class is at Studio 121, 1222 E. Front St. in Port Angeles. To make an appointment, call 417-0388.
Also offered are free new wigs, head shavings and stylings, available at Studio 121, 417-0388, or The Hair School, 452-3048 in Port Angeles.
For more information, call patient navigator assistant Elizabeth Thomas at 582-5627.
Senior Nutrition menu set
Sequim Senior Nutrition Site menus are served at 4:30 p.m. at the Shipley Center, 921 E. Hammond St., on Tuesdays-Fridays. Suggested donation is $5 (60 and over), $8 guest and a 24-hour advance reservation is needed.
RSVP to 683-8491. Menus are subject to change.
Thursday, June 8: Green salad w/pickled beets, stuffed squash, steamed broccoli, dinner roll, dessert
Friday, June 9: Green salad, tomato soup, turkey pot pie, steamed broccoli, dessert
Tuesday, June 13: Tossed salad, cabbage roll, roasted reds, green beans, peaches/cream
Wednesday, June 14: Mushroom soup, chef salad, garlic bread, ice cream sundae.
